LAYOUT OPTIMIZATION FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS CONSTRUCTION IN EGYPT: ACHIEVING MAXIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Abdallah M. Gobara, Elbadr O. Elgendi, Akram S. Elselmy, Ahmed S. Shehta

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Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly widespread due to the vast ocean coverage and their potential for efficient energy generation in unobstructed areas. They represent a promising renewable energy source with minimal environmental impact, addressing global energy demands, climate change, energy supply challenges, and rising costs. A numerical study, employing a two-dimensional unsteady simulation, was conducted for an offshore wind farm along the Egyptian Mediterranean coast to determine the optimal spacing between turbines for maximum efficiency. The findings indicate that the enhanced model, with a layout of 4.8 rotor diameters along the x-axis and 3.2 rotor diameters along the y-axis, achieved an optimal configuration. This layout resulted in a performance increase of approximately 3% and a reduction in surface area occupancy by 16.3% compared to an existing offshore wind farm. 

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VAWTs flow interactions, Energy extractors’ wake, Numerical optimization, Egyptian coasts, Renewable energy, Offshore farms.

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